Holt World History- Ancient Greece Quiz

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    What were two regions conquered by Alexander the Great? 

    • China
    • Persia
    • Egypt
    • India
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Welcome to Hold World History book quiz. This short test is based on chapter 5, section 3- Ancient Greece. How much do you know about Greek history? Have you been keeping up with all the facts and important events from this section of history? Well, this quiz will test your knowledge. Let's see if you can pass it.

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  • 2. 

    Who is known as the Father of Medicine? Doctors today still take his oath. 

    • Socrates

    • Hippocrates

    • Alexander The Great

    • Pythagoras

    Correct Answer
    A. Hippocrates
    Explanation
    Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine because he was an ancient Greek physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is often credited with establishing medicine as a separate profession and promoting the idea that diseases have natural causes rather than being caused by supernatural forces. Hippocrates also developed the Hippocratic Oath, which is still taken by doctors today and emphasizes ethical standards and patient care. His work laid the foundation for modern medicine and his influence can still be seen in medical practice today.

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  • 3. 

    In Athenian society a "metic" was

    • A woman with political power

    • A doctor

    • A leader

    • A slave

    • A non-citizen born outside of Athens

    Correct Answer
    A. A non-citizen born outside of Athens
    Explanation
    In Athenian society, a "metic" referred to a non-citizen born outside of Athens. This term was used to describe individuals who were not considered full citizens of Athens but lived within the city-state. Metics had certain rights and protections, such as the ability to own property and engage in commerce, but they were not granted the same political privileges as citizens. This distinction between citizens and metics was an important aspect of Athenian society and reflected the hierarchical nature of their social structure.

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  • 4. 

    All are TRUE of Spartan society EXCEPT

    • The former invaders controlled the city-state

    • Slaves or "helots" greatly outnumbered other Spartans

    • They had kings

    • The government allowed people to do as they like, as long as they obeyed the laws

    • Starting at age 7, boys were trained for the military

    Correct Answer
    A. The government allowed people to do as they like, as long as they obeyed the laws
    Explanation
    The Spartan government controlled every aspect of citizen's lives from birth to death

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  • 5. 

    Sparta may have developed a rigid, militaristic society different from other city-states due to this unique geographical feature

    • A large hill with fortress

    • Flat desert landscape

    • It was an island

    • It was located in an isolated valley with no defensive walls

    • It was at the foot of a volcano

    Correct Answer
    A. It was located in an isolated valley with no defensive walls
    Explanation
    Sparta was located in an isolated valley, unlike most other city-states, which were located on hills.

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  • 6. 

    All would characterize Spartan values EXCEPT

    • Wealth is good and one should try to make money and be successful

    • Women should be strong and healthy- even athletic

    • Unhealthy babies are useless and should be left to die

    • Music education is important in that it teaches discipline

    • Art, literature, and other expressions of individual freedom should not be emphasized or condoned

    Correct Answer
    A. Wealth is good and one should try to make money and be successful
    Explanation
    Spartan society produced little art and literature and believed people of all genders and ages should be strong and healthy; they believed love of money interfered with military discipline

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    All are TRUE of Athenian democracy EXCEPT

    • All citizens participated directly in making decisions

    • Athens was divided into 10 tribes, with 50 men chosen from each tribe in the "Council of 500"

    • Women could not vote

    • Jurors were chosen by lot and voted on each case with a secret ballot

    • Citizens elected representatives to govern for them

    Correct Answer
    A. Citizens elected representatives to govern for them
    Explanation
    Athens had a direct democracy, whereby all citizens participated directly instead of electing representatives like the United States

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